USC Sumter reopened for in-person classes on August 20, 2020. Face coverings are required on-campus and social distancing is encouraged among members of the campus community. The semester will be offered in an accelerated format, with in-person instruction ending on Nov. 24. In addition, classes will be held on many traditional holidays and breaks to allow for the semester to end earlier than usual. Classes will be held remotely on General Election Day (Nov. 3), Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Fall break will also be cancelled with face-to-face instruction being held on Oct. 15-16. Details can be found on the coronavirus landing page.
Palmetto College is part of the University of South Carolina. USC offers 14 online bachelor's degree completion programs for students who have at least 60 hours of college credit. The goal of Palmetto College is to make a USC college education convenient and accessible to everyone. We do this through online learning programs and two-year campuses throughout the state that let students start their education wherever they are, without having to relocate or commute!
Bachelor's degrees from USC are comprised of core courses and specialty courses specific to your major. Bachelor's degree programs typically take four years to complete. If you already have some college credits from another institution, contact our Palmetto College representative to see if you're a candidate for one of our online bachelor's degree completion program.